Myanmar Junta’s Tianjin Gambit: Six Key Takeaways

by Admin | Jun 16, 2026 | Analyses, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Athena Awn Naw It was pure spectacle—red carpets unfurled, guards in flawless formation, and a polished limousine gleaming under the Tianjin sun. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s Economy shows tentative stabilization, but fuel shock intensifies pressures

by Admin | Jun 16, 2026 | Economy, Opinion Papers

Source: World Bank | Press Release / Report The economic outlook remains subdued, with growth projected at 2 percent in FY2026/27. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s Overvalued Exchange Rates Are a Recipe for Economic Deterioration

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Economy, Opinion Papers

Source: FULCRUM | By Jared Bissinger Myanmar’s people will continue to suffer under the ‘new’ government’s vague economic direction. Read Full Story

China Mineral Extraction Makes Life Worse in Shan State

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Economy, Environment, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Mizzima | By Antonio Graceffo   Chinese project began tungsten production in February 2026, transporting ore to China in cooperation with the UWSA. Read Full Story

SILENCING THE SCHOLAR: The Strategic Message Behind China’s Arrest of U Min Zin

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai Beijing’s detention of U Min Zin is not merely a legal maneuver; it is a calculated warning to the entire ecosystem of independent analysis in Southeast Asia, signaling a shift from quiet influence to overt...

KOKANG SPECIAL REGION 1: The Rise of an Authoritarian Enclave in Northern Shan State

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai Following “Operation 1027,” the MNDAA expanded its control far beyond the original Kokang Self-Administered Zone (SAZ), seizing vast swathes of northern Shan State including Hsenwi, Kunlong, Kutkai, and parts of...